Carmen di mauro
illustrations by @carmen.dmdesign
2025 Commission summary
Making books unique
Official Covers
Cover Designs
Sprayed Edges
endpages
visualizing your ideas
list of clients can be found at the bottom
Illustration simple
Illustration medium
Illustration complex
seamless patterns - structured
seamless patterns - scattered
endpages
Book edges
quote illustrations
portraits
list of clients
Boxes / ShopsBook in a box
Buecherbuechse
Chapter 55 Bookstore
Charlieandfox
Dreamerwhale
Fairyloot
Illumicrate
Litjoycrate
Midnight Whispers
Owlcrate
thearcanesociety
TheBookishboxauthorsannaia rowan
alexandria warwick
Danielle Garrett
Emily Blackwood
Jasmine walt
Jenny Hickman
May Sage
Nicole Andrews
Olivia Wildenstein
Raven Kennedy
S.e. Bouvier
shea ernshaw
whit stanfieldpublishersCarlsen Verlag
le heron d'argent
Loewe Verlag
Loomlight Verlag
LYX Verlag
Thienemann-Esslinger Verlag
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
creating magic
personal artworks
illustration - simple
1-2 colors
illustration - medium
2-4 colors, max. 3 main elements
illustration - complex
3+ colors, multiple main elements
portraits
quote illustrations
handdrawn ready art
for authors
First come, first serve.
The prices below are base prices.
Additional transaction fees may apply.Service includes: Text change, Color change
Any additional changes will be charged extra.All designs are exclusive and sold to one author onlyPlease check the PRICES category for more info on extensions to paperback & co.
The Acorn Queen -
Ebook + paperback
700 €
the illusion myth
ebook + paperback
SOLD
The Lilly Sword -
Hardcase cover
SOLD
Zephyr Nights -
ebook + paperback
650 €
Note: If "Date Nights" has been bought,
"Zephyr Nights" will not be available
Date Nights -
ebook + paperback
650 €
Note: If "Zephyr Nights" has been bought,
"Date Nights" will not be available
Our Love against fate
ebook + paperback
400 €
THE MIDNIGHT REALM -
ebook + paperback
750 €
DREAMY MIDNIGHT
ebook + paperback
650 €
shoot for the stars -
hardcase foiling
SOLD
for authors and shops
All designs are exclusive and sold to one customer onlyIncludes exclusive commercial license
Includes color change
seamless pattern -
thorns and swords
225 €
seamless pattern -
deathly daggers
300 €
seamless pattern -
dark and stabby
SOLD
Prices
last updated: April 2025
The prices below are base prices.
Please add the following, depending on what you need.+ 50% rush fee (less than 4 weeks until completion)
+ 100% rush fee (less than 2 weeks until completion)+ 20% online/freebie/ promotional use
+ 50% commercial use
+ 100% exclusive commercial useCheck the bottom of the page for contract/payment info!If you are unsure what you need or what would suit you best, just message me and we will figure it out together :)Prices may differ for publishers.
Cover design - handdrawn
Starts at 1500 €
includes: Ebook and Paperback - File + commercial license
Format add-on prices listed at the bottom of the page
Book edges - handdrawn
1 x Long Edge - starts at 225 €
1 x Short Edge - starts at 75 €
includes commercial license
Foiled Hardcase - one color
Front and Spine - starts at 600 €
Front, Spine and Back - starts at 800 €
includes commercial license
Foiled Hardcase - multiple colors
Front and Spine - starts at 1000 €
Front, Spine and Back - starts at 1200 €
includes commercial license
map illustration
black and white (license included)
single page - starts at 750€
double page - starts at 1200€
prices may vary depending on number of locations/elements
Seamless pattern - simple
structured pattern - starts at 200€ (+ license)
scattered pattern - starts at 300€ (+ license)
Seamless pattern - complex
structured pattern - starts at 300€ (+ license)
scattered pattern - starts at 400€ (+ license)
Patterns are perfect for Endpapers, Edges and Fabric products
To view the difference between structured and scattered, please click here
Quote Illustration - handdrawn + stock
starts at 400€ (+ license)
Quote illustration - stock
Starts at 250 € (+ license)
illustration handdrawn - simple
starts at 200 € (+ license)
illustration handdrawn - medium
starts at 300 € (+ license)
illustration handdrawn - complex
starts at 400 € (+ license)
Portrait
starts at 300 €
For Authors: includes promotional/freebie licenseNote: I currently don't accept Portrait requests, so any emergency or definite need for these will be considered with the price above. The normal price will resume, once I open commissions for them again
Book service add-ons
You are interested in a cover but need it adjusted to multiple formats? I got you!
Mockup Bundle (3 mockups) + 150 €
Audiobook + 100 €
Paperback + 200 €
Cover - Spine - Back
Elements are similar/same to the cover with text adjustments on the back.
hardcover + 150 €
Cover - Spine - Back - Flaps
Elements are similar/same to the cover with text adjustments on the back and additional (author) info on the flaps.
foil file + 100 €
Additional file to submit for foil details
Terms of service
General
A contract will be signed between the client and the artist to ensure a safe commission experience for both parties.
Art Process
I usually work in four steps:
1) Sketch
2) Base Colors
3) Shading
4) Smaller Details
The price includes 1-2 editing rounds per process step.
Payment
The payment will be sent in Euro (€).
I work with 50% upfront payment and 50% upon completion.
Rushed commissions will be paid 100% upfront.Accepted payment methods:
- Bank Transfer (IBAN)
- Paypal Goods & Services: Commission Price +5,5% transaction fees
- Wise
Transaction fees are to be paid by the client.
Other
Further information will be shared in the contract. If you want to view it before commissioning, send me an email!I reserve the right to decline commission requests that I feel unsuited for.I am against the usage of artificial intelligence and will not work with clients who support AI in creative fields.
About
Hello and welcome to my portfolio!
I‘m Carmen and I‘m a German-Indonesian artist and booklover who has moved to Italy for love (including the love for food!)Books have always sparked my imagination and they have become my biggest inspiration in my artworks.
As a restless artist, I dive into many fields to make art for books - be it a quote illustration, an artwork full of symbols, fancy book edges or pretty book covers. The joy of creating never ends when you have an endless library!Every artwork from me is created solely by me, without any use of Artificial Intelligence.
I work with Procreate (iPad), Photoshop and Illustrator to help my visions come to life.I've been working in this industry since 2017 and have loved every second of it!
Contact
DI MAURO DESIGN di CARMEN DI MAURO
Via Carmine 14
84059 Camerota, Salerno
Italy[email protected]